Belted cardinalfish

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Belted cardinalfish
Apogon townsendi

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Kurtiformes
Family: Apogonidae
Genus: Apogon
Species:
A. townsendi
Binomial name
Apogon townsendi
Breder, 1927

The belted cardinalfish (Apogon townsendi) is a tropical marine fish in the genus Apogon. They grow up to 6.5 centimetres (2.6 in) in length. Belted cardinalfish are found in the waters of the western Atlantic Ocean, off Central and South America, inhabiting caves and holes. They are pinkish-red on the dorsal side and yellowish-red on the ventral side. Their eggs are carried in the mouth of the adult as they mature.[2]

Description

Belted cardinalfish reach a maximum length of 6.5 centimetres (2.6 in).

caudal peduncle
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The dorsal side is red or reddish-pink, whereas the ventral side is reddish-yellow.

toothed margin and are shed periodically.[4] The eggs are carried in the mouth of the adult as they mature.[2] The edibility of this species has been described as "poor".[5]

Distribution and habitat

Belted cardinalfish are

marine fish. They are distributed through the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in waters off of northeastern South America.[3] They are found in waters from northern South America north to southern Florida, including Bermuda. Their range comprises the Antilles as well.[4] Belted cardinalfish are found in rocky areas and reefs near drop-offs.[3] They are often found near reefs at depths of 3 to 55 metres (9.8 to 180.4 ft).[3] Belted cardinalfish inhabit caves and holes, and may be found among the spines of the long-spined urchin.[2]

References

  1. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-2.RLTS.T185936A1791680.en
    . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^
    ISBN 978-0-8493-1916-7
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  3. ^ a b c d Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2010). "Apogon townsendi" in FishBase. January 2010 version.
  4. ^
    ISBN 978-0-292-70634-7
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  5. ISBN 978-0-8047-1268-2
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